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Elze, Germany
Lower Saxony · Germany
Elze is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 9,582. Elevation: 305 ft (93 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Elze
Elze is a town in the district of Hildesheim, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated on the river Leine, approximately 15 km (9.3 mi) west of Hildesheim. The municipality of Elze also comprises the villages of Esbeck, Mehle, Sehlde, Sorsum, Wittenburg and Wülfingen.
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| Population | 9,582 |
| Population Density | 361 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.1226°, 9.7360° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.2 inches (742 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.3 inches (11 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,753 |
About Elze
Elze is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 9,582. The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet (93 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Elze vs Germany
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,753 |
| 62% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 374 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $75,400 |
| 73% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $377 |
| 68% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 56.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.5% |
| Housing Units | 3,833 |
Property Tax
Climate in Elze
Elze has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (1.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 840 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 26.5 sq mi (68.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 361/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.1226°N, 9.7360°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in |
Elze has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.9").
Schools in Elze
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astrid-Lindgren-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| CJD Realschule Elze | - | - | - | - |
| CJD Elze | - | - | - | - |
| Schule an der Linde | - | - | - | - |
| CJD Förderschule Elze | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Hallermundt | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Elze
37 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NDR 1 Niedersachsen | music, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio ffn | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NDR 1 Niedersachsen (OL) | ndr, ndr 1 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio ffn - Radio Bollerwagen | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Hannover 100.0 | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio21 Hannover | pop, rock | MP3 | |
| Deutschlandradio | world | OGG 64 kbps | |
| ffn Frühstyxradio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio FFN - Hits* | charts, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NDR 1 Niedersachsen (OS) | oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Antenne Schlager | - | MP3 | |
| NDR 1 Niedersachsen (Braunschweig) | music, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio21 | pop, rock | MP3 | |
| Radio Hannover | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Rock Antenne Biker Rock | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DARK MELODY ENTERTAINMENT | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio FFN - 80er | 1980s, 80er | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ffn 708090 | 70's, 80's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Meer Radio 88.0 FM | variety | MP3 320 kbps | |
| NDR 1 Niedersachsen (LG) | lüneburg | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio FFN - Bollerwagen | dance, edm | MP3 192 kbps | |
| radiosr24 | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio flora | community radio, freies radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| radio aktiv Hameln | pop, talk | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Tonkuhle | public radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio PowerVoice | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio ffn - Radio Rotkäppchen | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 99drei Radio Mittweida | new-wave | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio FFN - Gold | 60er, 60s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| FluxFM Sachsen | trance | MP3 | |
| RadioMonster.FM - Schlager Kanal | radiomonster, schlager | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Hannover 100.0 | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio FFN - 90er | pop music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RadioMonster.FM - Evergreens | evergreens, rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio ffn - Dance Only | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Arti Gian FM | dance, pop | MP3 | |
| Radio FFN - Peppermint | dance, funk | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Elze
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alt-Freden-Sammlung | ||||
| Ausstellung Upcyclingbörse Hannover | ||||
| Bistumsarchiv | ||||
| Bunkermuseum | ||||
| Burgmuseum | ||||
| Dommuseum Hildesheim | ||||
| Erich-Mäder-Glasmuseum | ||||
| Fachgebiet Geschichte der Veterinärmedizin / Museum | ||||
| Fagus-Gropius-Ausstellung | ||||
| Felsenkeller Moritzberg | ||||
| Friedhofsmuseum Hannover | ||||
| Fußballmuseum Springe | ||||
| Glasmacherhaus | ||||
| Hannover Kiosk | ||||
| Hannoversches Fernmeldemuseum | ||||
| Hanover Historical Museum | ||||
| Hanover Tramway Museum | ||||
| Haus am Junkernhof | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Ahrbergen | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Elze | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Ronnenberg | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Wennigsen | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube Bredenbeck | ||||
| Heimatstube Linderte | ||||
| Heimatstube Pattensen | ||||
| HI-SCORE | ||||
| Historischer Töpferofen | ||||
| Hüttenstollen | ||||
| Kindermuseum Zinnober | ||||
| KUBUS Gallery | ||||
| Luftfahrtmuseum Laatzen-Hannover e.V. | ||||
| Motorradmuseum Gut Wickensen | ||||
| Münchhausen-Museum | ||||
| Museum auf dem Burghof | ||||
| Museum August Kestner | ||||
| Museum der Stadt Alfeld - Lateinschule | ||||
| Museum für textile Kunst | ||||
| Museum Raabe-Haus | ||||
| Museumsbahnhof Almstedt-Segeste | ||||
| Neisser Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Niedersächsisches Landesmuseum | ||||
| Niedersächsisches Museum für Kali- und Salzbergbau | ||||
| Norddeutsches Museum für HiFi- und Studiotechnik | ||||
| Oldtimermuseum | ||||
| Privatmuseum Walter Reinhardt – Villa Potzlach | ||||
| Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museum | ||||
| Sammlung Rolf Irle - Musikinstrumentenmuseum | ||||
| Schnarch-Museum | ||||
| Sprengel Museum | ||||
| Stadtarchiv | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Gronau | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Hildesheim | ||||
| Tiermuseum | ||||
| Töpfermuseum | ||||
| Werksmuseum Eisen&Stahl | ||||
| Weseraquarium | ||||
| Weseraquarium | ||||
| Wildlife Steinbergium (Waldmuseum) | ||||
| Zeitzentrum Zivilcourage |
Libraries in Elze
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek der Dinge | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek der Hochschule Hannover, Bibliothek im Kurt-Schwitters-Forum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek der Hochschule Hannover, Zentralbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Landeskirchenamtes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Sprengel Museums | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Bredenbeck | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Hemmendorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Pattensen | 0.0 | |||||
| DAV Sektion Hannover e.V. - Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Dombibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Wennigsen | 0.0 | |||||
| Gottfried-Wilhelm-Leibniz-Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinder- und Jugendbibliothek Südstadt | 0.0 | |||||
| Leinebücherei Gronau | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt-/ Schulbibliothek Badenstedt | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt-/ Schulbibliothek Mühlenberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Döhren | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Hannover | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Kleefeld | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Laatzen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Linden | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Ricklingen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Sarstedt | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Springe | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbiliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Am Kronsberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbücherei Benthe | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbücherei Ihme-Roloven | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbücherei Ronnenberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbücherei Weetzen | 0.0 | |||||
| Technische Informationsbibliothek und Universitätsbibliothek Hannover | 0.0 | |||||
| TiHo-Hochschulbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Universitätsbibliothek Hildesheim | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Elze
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| An der Marktkirche (Hanns-Lilje-Platz) | |||||
| An der Marktkirche (Hanns-Lilje-Platz) | |||||
| Badenstedter Markt | |||||
| Badenstedter Markt | |||||
| Bauernmarkt | |||||
| Bauernmarkt | |||||
| Bauernmarkt Bult | |||||
| Bauernmarkt Bult | |||||
| Neue Mitte Duingen | |||||
| Ratskeller / Marktplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Historischer Marktplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Neustädter Markt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Stephansplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Stephansplatz |
Hotels in Elze
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Elze
12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Elze
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Elze
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Elze
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Elze
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Elze
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Elze
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Elze
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Elze
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braumanufaktur | ||||
| Hildesheimer Braumanufaktur | ||||
| Hüpscher Werkstatt Bräu | ||||
| Mashsee Brauerei GmbH & Co. KG | ||||
| Mashsee Brauerei GmbH & Co. KG | ||||
| Robens Craft Beer |
Stadiums & Teams in Elze
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Elze
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski Area Mühlwiese | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Elze
49 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hannover Airport | HAJ | Large Airport |
| Kassel Airport | KSF | Large Airport |
| Bückeburg Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Celle Army Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Wunstorf Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Am Salzgittersee Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aue bei Hattorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Gandersheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Pyrmont Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berliner Heide Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bisperode Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blomberg-Borkhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bollrich Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brakel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bückeburg-Weinberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Celle-Arloh Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dehausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Deisterflieger UL | - | Small Airport |
| Der Dingel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eichsfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eimbeckhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fresh Breeze UL | - | Small Airport |
| Gronau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Großes Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hellenhagen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hildesheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hodenhagen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hölleberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Höxter-Holzminden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hoya Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ithwiesen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Katensen private UL strip | - | Small Airport |
| Nienburg-Holzbalge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Northeim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oppershausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Peine-Glindbruchkippe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rinteln Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Salzgitter-Drütte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Salzgitter-Schäferstuhl Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Scheuen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sonderlandeplatz Meißendorf-Brunsiek | - | Small Airport |
| Steinberg at Wessein Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sultmer Berg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ummern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Uslar Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vinsebeck Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Warburg-Am Heinberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Weper Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wilsche Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Elze
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL | |
| Hermes |
Treatment Centers in Elze
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Paritätische Suchthilfe Niedersachsen | ||
| Reha am Stadion |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Elze
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Allerheiligen Eldagsen | |
| Friedhofskapelle | |
| Friedhofskapelle | |
| Gemeindehaus | |
| Kloster Wülfinghausen | |
| Klosterkirche | |
| Peter-und-Paul-Kirche | |
| Sankt Alexandri | |
| Sankt Urbanus | |
| St. Georg | |
| St. Marien | |
| St. Nicolai | |
| St. Petrus zu den Ketten | |
| Wittenburger Kirche | |
| Zeugen Jehovas |
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Elze
What is the population of Elze?
Elze has a population of 9,582 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 361 people per square mile, spread across 26.5 square miles.
Is Elze expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,753, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $75,400 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $377 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Elze?
Elze has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.2 inches, with 4.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Elze?
There are 374 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Elze?
The median home value in Elze is $75,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $377. The homeownership rate is 56.5%.